wash-board: scrub, powder, foam, lave

clothes you've worn
are now dirty

wash-board
on which, you turn the tap on
water runs
rub, scrub
dirty water flows in front

more water
more rubs, more scrubs
drips, drops
water splashes, where?
on your washing board
on your shirt or dress

soap powder
forever in excess
tap on
water runs
bubbles form
creates forms, creates foam

laves
after many laves
much effort
clean clothes in front
now it's time to laugh  

Lin Hsin Hsin
March 19, 1989